Posts Tagged ‘Shirt Care’

The Great Cotton Debate: 100% Vs. Blended

Author: Zachary Lowell

Cotton Plants

Without looking at the collar tag, do you know what your material your shirt was made with? For those who aren’t sure the go-to guess is most likely going to be cotton. And, odds are, this educated assumption is probably going to be correct – or at least partly correct. Most shirts today are made from either pure cotton or cotton blended with some other fiber. But which is better? While this question has been the subject of vigorous debate in the sartorial world for years, many less fastidious dressers may still be unsure which camp they should support. Read More

Caring For Linen Shirts

Author: Zachary Lowell

Linen Shirt Fabric

In previous posts, we’ve mentioned a few high-tech ways your shirt may help you stay both cool and protected from the sun while the heat is on. For those of you shirt fans seeking an all-natural solution to warm weather woes, there are few fabrics better suited for summer than linen. Since ancient times, people have been relying on this fabric to stay fresh in some of the hottest places on earth. Yet, probably also since time immemorial, people have been wondering how to care for their linen threads. Read More

What’s The Deal With Collar Stays?

Author: Zachary Lowell

Shirt Collar Stays

For a true dress shirt fan, there are few things more heart-breaking than having the collar of your most beloved shirt curl up like the hands of an old crone. It might be a bit like watching the petals on a flower fall to the ground or the pages of your favorite book turn yellow. These things may be inevitable, although having a thing of beauty or sentimental value fade away is never easy. But, if you want to get as much life out of your shirt as possible, a good pair of collar stays will be essential. Read More

The Essentials Of Dress Shirt Care: Washing

Author: Zachary Lowell

Dress Shirts On A Clothesline

If you’ve ever searched online or asked your friends for clothing care advice, you’ve probably found that it can be a bit like asking a group of geriatrics about how to cure the common cold: everyone has their own preferred, home-brewed remedy that they allege works best, but which the listener will never be able to successfully duplicate. Yet despite the plethora of folk knowledge floating around out there, if you don’t take care of your garments you could be slowly destroying them. Read More